What was done with you next and to whom were you reconducted?

• A. Reconducted to the Senior Warden in the West to learn the regular step with feet at a right angle, body erect facing East.
• B. Reconducted to the Master in the East to learn to kneel.
• C. Led to the Junior Warden to count two steps.
• D. Ordered to repeat the previous ceremony.

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how an Entered Apprentice is moved through the lodge to learn the proper form and bearing. After the initial instructions, the candidate is reconducted to the Senior Warden in the West to learn the regular step, with the feet placed at a right angle, the body held erect, and facing East. This posture and movement teach discipline, balance, and the correct direction of travel in the lodge, while also showing respect to the East, the source of light and knowledge in Masonry.

The West is the proper place for the Senior Warden to guide this next phase of instruction, reinforcing the officer’s role in mentoring the candidate as he progresses. Kneeling before the Master, counting steps with the Junior Warden, or repeating the previous ceremony would not align with this stage of the ritual, where the focus is on establishing the standard step and correct stance under the Senior Warden’s direction.